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also bourns
as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026 -
For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Savings goals – Emergency fund, retirement, or a cushion for repairs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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As part of the hotel’s social-impact aims, the rattan icebox and garbage bins were crafted by Burmese artisans who work with Kalinko, a social enterprise that creates handmade, sustainable products using traditional techniques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In practice, that responsibility often extends beyond investment selection to include planning, coordination, behavioral coaching, and helping individuals make financial decisions within the context of their broader aims and lives.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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As a first-time smart telescope user, I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer number of objects available in the Vaonis' Singularity app — galaxies, nebulas and star clusters all just a tap away.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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It’s traditionally been difficult to catch such speedy travelers, at least without a survey that can pick out very faint objects at a rapid pace.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In doing so, the researchers were able to cut down on their consumption of materials by nearly 40 percent, without compromising any of their design objectives.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Missions and chapters can be replayed individually, and there's a dedicated tactical mode with alternative objectives and challenge variants.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Sarah Eddy, a second lawyer for OpenAI and its executives, said that Musk was lying to the jury about his true intentions.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Tennessee advanced a map that would break up the state’s only majority-Black district, and southern states that had already held primaries declared their intentions to redraw their maps in the near future.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Bournes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bournes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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